Roundthorn Primary Academy
URN: 140100 • Oldham OL4 5LN
Overview
- Name
- Roundthorn Primary Academy
- URN
- 140100
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joelle Hardman (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01617708600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Roundthorn Road, Oldham OL4 5LN
Summary
Roundthorn Primary Academy, located in Oldham, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 253 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is part of the Focus Trust, which emphasizes a community-focused approach to education. Roundthorn aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to take ownership of their learning.
The academy offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to stimulate curiosity and foster critical thinking. It prioritises high standards and provides opportunities for pupils to excel both academically and in extracurricular activities. The school promotes personal development, self-respect, and responsibility, while also teaching the importance of community engagement and respect for diverse cultures.
Governance at Roundthorn is overseen by the Focus Trust Board, which delegates daily responsibilities to the Local Governing Body. This structure allows for a concentrated focus on educational strategy and outcomes, ensuring that the school remains committed to its vision of developing confident, independent learners who are well-prepared for their futures.
The academy offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to stimulate curiosity and foster critical thinking. It prioritises high standards and provides opportunities for pupils to excel both academically and in extracurricular activities. The school promotes personal development, self-respect, and responsibility, while also teaching the importance of community engagement and respect for diverse cultures.
Governance at Roundthorn is overseen by the Focus Trust Board, which delegates daily responsibilities to the Local Governing Body. This structure allows for a concentrated focus on educational strategy and outcomes, ensuring that the school remains committed to its vision of developing confident, independent learners who are well-prepared for their futures.
Useful links
- Focus Trust (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- School website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bare Trees Primary School (75.2)
- Buckstones Primary School (74.2)
- Corpus Christi RC Primary School (70.7)
- Greenhill Primary School (70.2)
- Roundthorn Community Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oldham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 253
- Boys
- 122
- Girls
- 131
- FSM %
- 30.10
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 253 | 122 | 131 | 210 | 30.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 240 | 104 | 136 | 210 | 25.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 242 | 112 | 130 | 210 | 18.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 242 | 112 | 130 | 210 | 18.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 231 | 107 | 124 | 210 | 20.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 250 | 121 | 129 | 210 | 17.10 |
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